violence on campus prevention & response. active threat defined an active threat can be defined...
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Violence on Campus
Prevention & Response
Active threat defined
An active threat can be defined as: • A person whose immediate activity can cause
death and/or serious injury• An active threat can involve a firearm or another
weapon
An active shooter is an active threat
UC Emergency app
The UC Emergency app delivers alerts and updates that can save lives and prevent injury. The app is one part of the university’s emergency management plan and a big part of creating a safe and healthy living and learning environment for everyone on campus. For more information and to get the app today, visit ucalgary.ca/emergencyapp.
Being prepared to respond
Important considerations:• Most incidents are over within minutes• They are unpredictable and evolve quickly• Everyone must know what to do• You must scan, assess and act quickly• Your actions will influence others
Active threat response
Run – Hide – Fight
RUN
RUN• Take a safe assessable escape path• Leave belongings behind• Help others escape, if possible• Follow police instructions• Do not stop to move wounded people• Call 911 when you are safe• Warn others
HIDE
HIDE• Lock and barricade your hiding place• Turn off lights, close blinds• Stay out of the shooter’s view and line of fire• Silence your cell phone• Remain calm and quiet• Do not respond to anyone at the door• If the fire alarm sounds, do not leave your hiding
place
FIGHT
FIGHTAs a last resort, fight for your
life.• Act as aggressively as possible against him/her• Throw items and improvise weapons• Commit to your actions• Stop the threat
Understand police response
Upon arrival, the initial police responders will:• Locate the threat• Stop the threat• Pass by victims• Secure the scene
Initial police responders will not:• Render medical assistance to victims• Answer question
How to respond when police arrive
How to respond:• Remain calm• Follow the direction of the police • Put down any items in your hands• Keep hands visible at all times• Avoid quick movements• Be patient – clearing the area could take a long
time
After the event
What you should know post event:• Entire area will be treated as a crime scene• After evacuating you will be directed to or taken
to a holding area for:• medical care• counseling• interviewing
Summary
You should always:• Be aware of your surroundings• Plan ahead/share your plan • Report concerns or incidents
Reporting concerns or incidents
Report when you see behavior or actions that are:• Acting intimidating, threatening or angry• Showing escalating panic or severe anxiety• Disconnecting from reality – bizarre or irrational
behavior• Expressing despair or hopelessness• Planning/sharing about getting revenge
Everyone on campus holds the responsibility for keeping all of us safe. If you are concerned about someone's behavior, please call Campus Security at 220-5333.
Campus Security will ensure that you are connected to the right resources.
Support resources
Wellness Centre - MacEwan Student Centre room 370 403.210.9355 press option 2 for counselling [email protected]
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Distress Centre – 403.266.4357 – www.distresscentre.com LifeWorks – Employee & Family Assistance – 1.877.207.8833 City of Calgary – dial 211 to access a wide range of services 24 Hours x 7 Days Support
Questions
For any questions or concerns regarding this presentation, or any other matter regarding emergency management, please feel free to contact [email protected].